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Philippines alleges toxic sabotage in South China Sea as fishermen accused of dumping cyanide in Spratlys waters
MANILA, April 13 — The Philippines accused Chinese fishermen today of pouring cyanide in waters in the Spratly Islands, a flashpoint in the disputed South China Sea that has […]
As US naval blockade looms, Iran warns of wider Gulf escalation and regional instability
TEHRAN, April 13 — Iran’s military said a US naval blockade set to begin today would be illegal and amount to piracy, warning that no Gulf ports would be […]
Australia names first woman to command its army in 125-year history
SYDNEY, April 13 — A woman will command Australia’s army for the first time since its founding 125 years ago, Defence Minister Richard Marles said today as he unveiled […]
Trump says he is ‘not a big fan’ of Pope Leo XIV after peace appeal
WASHINGTON, April 13 — US President Donald Trump told reporters yesterday that he is “not a big fan” of Pope Leo XIV, after the global leader of Catholics made […]
Spain’s Sanchez seeks closer China ties amid strains with US
BEIJING, April 13 — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins a three-day visit to China today, aiming to strengthen trade ties with the world’s second-largest economy as relations with […]
Russia, Ukraine trade accusations as short Easter ceasefire ends after 32 hours
KHARKIV, April 13 — A truce between Russia and Ukraine to mark the Orthodox Easter formally expired today, both sides having accused each other of thousands of violations, despite […]
Hungary’s Orban concedes defeat after 16 years as opposition’s Magyar wins landslide
BUDAPEST, April 13 — Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years as a self-described “thorn” in the EU’s side and a defender of “illiberal democracy”, yesterday conceded defeat […]
Iran says it was ‘inches away’ from US deal before talks stalled in Islamabad
TEHRAN, April 13— Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said yesterday that Tehran had been just “inches away” from a deal with Washington during weekend talks with the United States […]
US to begin blockade of Iranian ports after talks collapse, raising fears of renewed war
WASHINGTON, April 13 — The US military said yesterday it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports within hours, after peace talks in Pakistan collapsed with Washington blaming the […]
‘We will leave when money runs out’: Migrant workers in Delhi hit by soaring LPG costs
NEW DELHI, April 13 —Domestic migrants in India, who often travel thousands of kilometres for work are weighing up whether to leave New Delhi for good as energy resources […]